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Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows Gets a Boost! #596169 05/07/20 07:11 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,312 Victoria, BC Callie - PG Music OP PG Music Staff
OP Callie - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,312 Victoria, BC	Did you notice our latest announcement for Band-in-a-Box® 2020 build 720? In Band-in-a-Box®, this new free patch updates many of the 2020 features to support localized versions, has added easy access to the StyleMaker, improved the Features Browser, and more! Our DAW Plugin patch 2.6.8 has been released too! Download now to access additional localized support and all the other great improvements added to the Plugin! We didn't stop there - build 720 also includes RealTracks updates for auditioning demos, improved transcriptions, notation & tablature, and more. To see a full list of all the updates within build 720, click here. Click here to download the Band-in-a-Box® Version 2020 Build 720 Update. ************ Summary of changes for build 720 Fixed: It was not possible to enter the ^ character into the chordsheet if using a French keyboard layout. Fixed: "Can't play this demo because another one is still in the process of initializing." error message when demoing styles. Fixed: [#] genre filter menus did not work in localized versions. Fixed: The StyleMaker button was missing. Fixed: Drum transcription MIDI files fixed. Fixed: Feature Browser could crash in some cases. Fixed: Features in the DAWPlugin would not work if Band-in-a-Box was running. Improved: Various improvements for localized versions. Fixed: Saving preferences file fails with error "The file name is not valid." Fixed: Some File Open dialogs did not filter for the required file extension. Fixed: The notation window setting "Display Font Size %" is reset when opening or resizing the window. DAW Plugin 2.6.8 Fixed: Normalize, Acidize, Flat, Dry Center options. Fixed: Bar Changes dialog (stylechange, key sig changes). Fixed: Drum transcription MIDI files fixed. Added: Plugin creates language.ini file if none exists Fixed: Chord sheet zoom does not dirty bit in DAW Fixed: Plugin localization issues Fixed: Clicking Generate on an empty page shows Completion message after 9 clicks Fixed: Generate button does not work if there is no track in the first row of the current page Fixed: Selected tracks reset when closing the plugin Fixed: Current page in track table resets when closing the plugin Fixed: Dragging the playback position in the plugin while tracks are muted produces noise Other RealTracks Improvements Fixed: Silent chords on Bass, Acoustic, OldTimeHappyDance Ev16 125 Fixed: RealTracks audition demos for RT3447, 3419, 3479, and 3498 were silent. Improved: Better transcriptions, with bends, slides, etc. added to: Instrumental Studies 12 - Rhythm Changes Jazz Guitar Soloing Instrumental Studies 13 - Jazz Blues Guitar Soloing Improved: Transcriptions, simple tags available and riff selection improved Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MetalCinematicLowTuneSteadyDarin Ev16 110 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MetalCinematicLowTuneChopDarin Ev16 110 Bass, Acoustic, AmericanaMountain16thsAB Ev16 070 Bass, Electric, SkaPunkPopAB Ev 180 Bass, Electric, SkaClassicAB Ev16 100 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SkaSlow Ev16 100 Guitar, Electric, Soloist RhythmChangesOlly Sw 140 Bass, Acoustic, JazzBluesNeilAB Sw 140 Flute, Background BossaLounge 140 (1TrackHornSection) Horn Section, Background BossaLounge2-partOctaves Ev 140 Horn Section, Background BossaLounge3-part Ev 140 Sax, Alto BossaLounge 140 (1TrackHornSection) Trumpet, Muted, Background BossaLounge 140 (1TrackHornSection) Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm GospelCool Sw16 075 Vocals, BackgroundSoloist GospelCoolSoulful Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCool3-part Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCool2-part Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCoolHighDbl Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCoolHigh1 Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCoolHigh2 Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCoolMedDbl Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCoolMed1 Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCoolMed2 Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCoolLowDbl Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCoolLow1 Sw16 075 Vocals, Background GospelCoolLow2 Sw16 075 Vocals, BackgroundSoloist GospelCoolSoulful Sw16 075 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RhythmChangesCompOlly Sw 140 Sax, Alto, Soloist RhythmChangesPJ Sw 140 Bass, Acoustic, FolkSlowSwing Sw 085 Bass, Electric, AmericanaSyncSteveAB Ev16 085 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Americana16thsDelayBrent Ev16 075 Guitar, Electric, Soloist AmericanaGritty16thsBrent Ev16 075 Guitar, Electric, Soloist NashvilleRadioBalladDanny Ev16 075 Bass, Acoustic, OldTimeHappyDance Ev16 125 Bass, Electric, RockHeavy8thsDoug Ev 120 Improved: Transcriptions improved: Bass, Electric, RootsyFunkAlex Ev16 110 Bass, Electric, NashvilleRadioBalladAB Ev16 075 Bass, Electric, LoungeFunkAlex Ev16 080 Fixed: Bass, Fretless Electric Pop8thsRene Ev 085 was not playing sus chords. Improved: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BritPsycPopBalladHighDelay Ev 065 has improved riff selection. Improved: Transcriptions available and the riff selection has been improved Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm PeruValsCriollo Ev 140 Quatro, Rhythm Joropo68Ramon Sw 060 Vihuela, Rhythm MariachiRanchero Ev 120 Bajo Sexto, Rhythm NortenoRamon Ev 120 Fixed: The tablature was not displaying properly on the correct channels for these MIDI SuperTracks: Bass, LoungeFunkAlex Ev16 080, Bass, SkaPunkPopAB Ev 180 Bass, NashvilleRadioBallad Ev16 075 Improved: Notation is more accurate for: Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm CelticPolkaFastReelQuinn Ev16 140 Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm CelticHornpipe Sw16 070 Callie Marketing Representative PG Music Inc.

Re: Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows Gets a Boost! Callie - PG Music #596421 05/08/20 02:33 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Rob Helms Veteran R Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,792 Pawling New York	Cool deal. I have been testing it out and it works pretty good, and the plugin version is solid. HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini Sonoma with 16 gig of ram, BiaB/RB 2026, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 11 , Presonus Audiobox USB96

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April 28, 2026

XPro & Xtra Styles PAK Sets On Sale Now - Until May 15, 2026!

All of our XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs are on sale until May 15th, 2026!

It's the perfect time to expand your Band-in-a-Box® style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs. These additional styles for Band-in-a-Box® offer a wide range of genres designed to fit seamlessly into your projects. Each style is professionally arranged and mixed, helping enhance your songs while saving you time.

What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?

XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-10 includes 1,000 styles!

Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 includes 3,700 styles (and 35 MIDI styles)!

The XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs are not included in any Band-in-a-Box® package.

The XPro Styles PAKs 1-10 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.

The Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the Xtra Styles PAK Bundle for only $199 (reg. $349)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.

Note: XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version as they require the RealTracks included in the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box today with XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAK Sets!

April 22, 2026

Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac Videos

With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.

Whether you're exploring new features, checking out the latest RealTracks or Style PAKs, this is your go-to guide for Band-in-a-Box® 2026.

Check out this forum post for "One Stop Shopping" of our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Videos!

April 21, 2026

Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac is here and it is packed with major new features! There’s a new modern look, a GUI redesign to all areas of the program including toolbars, windows, workflow and more. There’s a Multi-view layout for organizing multiple windows. A standout addition is the powerful AI-Notes feature, which uses AI neural-net technology to transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI—entire mixes or individual instruments—making it easy to study, view, and play parts from any song. And that’s just the beginning—there are over 100 new features in this exciting release.

Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

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Our Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK are loaded with amazing add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is included with most Band-in-a-Box^® 2026 for Mac packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49.

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March 24, 2026

Update to Build 10 of RealBand® 2026 for Windows®!

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March 12, 2026

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!

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Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!

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